PREP SOFTBALL: Branford set for rematch against defending champs in Class 1A state semis

  • Branford third baseman Madyson Sikes smiles rounding third base as head coach Oscar Saavedra celebrates after she hit a walk-off home run to defeat Fort White in the Region 3-1A championship on May 14. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
    Branford third baseman Madyson Sikes smiles rounding third base as head coach Oscar Saavedra celebrates after she hit a walk-off home run to defeat Fort White in the Region 3-1A championship on May 14. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

    BRANFORD — To be the champs, you’ve gotta beat the champs.

    At least, that’s what Branford will have to do this weekend.

    The Buccaneers have spent the week prepping for Friday’s 1:45 p.m. rematch against…